Podcasts about coronavirus aid

On this episode (an updated version of the previous episode ERC updates & deadlines) Chris Wittich, MBT, CPA, Partner — Boyum Barenscheer, discusses the latest updates on the employee retention credit (ERC) as the five-year anniversary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, P.L. 116-136, approaches. He emphasizes the upcoming deadline for submitting 2021 ERC claims by April 15, 2025. Also covered is the latest guidance from the IRS on how to handle income tax returns for ERC claims, the challenges faced by clients related to slow IRS ERC claim processing and tips for addressing claim denial letters. What you'll learn from this episode:  Reminder of the upcoming April 15 deadline to submit ERC claims What the updated IRS FAQs say about reflecting salary deductions for claims and denials What to tell your clients about processing times for current ERC claims Different types of IRS correspondence that are being received related to ERC claims  AICPA resources Employee retention credit guidance and resources — A library for comprehensive guidance, essential tools and the latest news on the ERC. IRS FAQs about the Employee Retention Credit — On March 20, the IRS provided updated FAQs on income tax and ERC. Traction with the Tiger — Hosted by Chris Wittich, Traction with the Tiger is a podcast series for staying ahead in accounting, business and beyond. Chris covers hot topics, shares key business tips and welcomes engaging guests to provide expert insights, inspiration and actionable advice. Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey podcast includes a digest of tax developments, trending issues and practice management tips that you need to be aware of to elevate your professional development and your firm practices. This resource is part of the robust tax resource library available from the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section is your go-to home base for staying up to date on the latest tax developments and providing the edge you need for upskilling your professional development. If you're not already a member, consider joining this prestigious community of your tax peers. You'll get free CPE, access to rich technical content such as our Annual Tax Compliance Kit, a weekly member newsletter and a digital subscription to The Tax Adviser.

On this episode Chris Wittich, MBT, CPA, Partner — Boyum Barenscheer, discusses the latest updates on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as the five-year anniversary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, P.L. 116-136, approaches. He emphasizes the upcoming deadline of submitting 2021 ERC claims by April 15, 2025 and addresses the complexities surrounding the statute of limitations for ERC claims and income tax returns. The episode also highlights the challenges faced by clients in managing tax liabilities, the slow IRS ERC claims processing and tips for addressing claim denial letters. What you'll learn from this episode:  Reminder of the upcoming April 15 deadline to submit ERC claims Complexities surrounding the statute of limitations for income tax returns where an ERC claim was filed What to tell your clients about the processing times for current ERC claims Different types of IRS correspondence that are being received related to ERC claims AICPA resources Employee retention credit guidance and resources — A library for comprehensive guidance, essential tools and the latest news on the ERC. Traction with the Tiger — Hosted by Chris Wittich, Traction with the Tiger is a podcast series for staying ahead in accounting, business and beyond. Chris covers hot topics, shares key business tips and welcomes engaging guests to provide expert insights, inspiration and actionable advice. Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey podcast includes a digest of tax developments, trending issues and practice management tips that you need to be aware of to elevate your professional development and your firm practices. This resource is part of the robust tax resource library available from the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section is your go-to home base for staying up to date on the latest tax developments and providing the edge you need for upskilling your professional development. If you're not already a member, consider joining this prestigious community of your tax peers. You'll get free CPE, access to rich technical content such as our Annual Tax Compliance Kit, a weekly member newsletter and a digital subscription to The Tax Adviser.

This week's episode covers a proposed rule on salary-history bans and pay transparency for job applicants and employees of federal contractors and subcontractors, a claim relating to Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, new requirements for U.S.-based Infrastructure as a Service providers, and recent updates to the 1260H List, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 26th, 2023. https://www.dailywire.com/news/college-enrollment-keeps-sliding-even-three-years-after-lockdowns College Enrollment Keeps Sliding Even Three Years After Lockdowns Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse. Public four-year institutions saw a 0.8% enrollment decline as of spring 2023, a somewhat less severe decrease than the 1.2% decline recorded in 2022 but more pronounced than the 0.3% decline in 2021 and the 0.2% decline in 2020. Private four-year nonprofit institutions meanwhile witnessed a 1.0% decrease in 2023, compared to the 1.2% decrease in 2022, the 0.4% decrease in 2021, and the 0.6% decrease in 2020. There are currently 7.1 million students enrolled in public four-year colleges and 3.9 million students enrolled in private four-year nonprofit colleges, marking drops from 7.3 million and 4.0 million enrolled students, respectively, from spring 2019, the last year which was not affected by the lockdowns. “Undergraduates at public and private nonprofit four-year institutions are still declining but at slower rates,” the analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse summarized. “Total postsecondary enrollment remains well below pre-pandemic levels.” Community college enrollment nevertheless increased 0.5% as of spring 2023, a phenomenon driven by “dual enrolled high school students and freshmen,” while the number of students pursuing graduate or professional degrees plummeted 2.2% from last year. The postsecondary education marketplace has been critically disrupted by the lockdowns and the advent of virtual instruction, realities which increasingly prompted students to question the time and funds they devote toward their college degrees. Elevated levels of student debt, which officials in the Biden administration are seeking to address through an executive order to cancel $10,000 in loans for every borrower earning less than $125,000, have also prompted many students to pause or discontinue their education. The debt forgiveness policy was recently examined by the Supreme Court, which is expected to release an opinion on the controversial move within the next month. Lockdowns also severely diminished learning outcomes at the primary and secondary levels. The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that average reading scores for nine-year-olds plummeted five points and average mathematics scores dropped seven points, marking the first score decline for reading in three decades and the first score decline for mathematics in the history of the initiative. Stanford University economist and Hoover Institution senior fellow Eric Hanushek revealed in a recent study that learning losses could cause affected students to lose between 2% and 9% of their lifetime earnings as they miss the opportunity to learn critical skills, reducing prospects for future nationwide economic growth. Parents concerned about the impact of lockdowns on education have removed their children from government schools at an unprecedented rate. The number of homeschooled students increased from 2.7 million in 2020 to 3.1 million in 2023, according to a study from the National Home Education Research Institute. New Saint Andrews: Today’s culture shifts like sand, but New Saint Andrews College is established on Christ, the immovable rock. The college is a premier institution that forges evangelical leaders who don’t fear or hate the world. Guided by God’s word, equipped with the genius of classical liberal arts and God-honoring wisdom, with a faculty dedicated to academic rigor and to God’s kingdom, New Saint Andrews College offers an education that frees people. Logic and language, hard work and joyful courage, old books and godly professors — New Saint Andrews Colleges provides time-tested resources that can equip your student for any vocation. To find out more, visit: nsa.edu https://www.theblaze.com/news/member-group-of-coalition-pushing-extreme-abortion-initiative-in-ohio-fighting-to-undercut-parental-rights Coalition pushing extreme abortion initiative in Ohio says it isn't trying to undermine parental rights. A member group's explicit agenda suggests otherwise. A leftist coalition is working to roll back Ohio's few remaining abortion restrictions by way of a proposed constitutional amendment. Some opposition groups have suggested that this craftily worded proposal will not only enable late-term abortions, but undermine parental rights on these and other matters of life and death, including the ability to protect children from sex-change mutilations. While proponents of member groups in the coalition have claimed the amendment will not undermine parental rights, recently highlighted remarks made by a key player behind the abortion initiative have done little to inspire confidence. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights and Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom PAC are leading the charge to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by way of an initiated constitutional amendment called the "Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative." The proposal to put this abortion initiative on the November 2023 ballot was certified in March by the state attorney general. The proposed amendment further states that the "state shall not, directly or indirectly, burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate against either: 1. An individual's voluntary exercise of this right or 2. A person or entity that assists an individual exercising this right, unless the State demonstrates that it is using the least restrictive means to advance the individual's health in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based standards of care." The only ostensible restriction on abortion admitted in the amendment leaves determinations as to whether a viable human being can be exterminated up to abortionists. Parental rights are implicated and eroded under the amendment, argued the pro-life activists, because "'reproductive decisions' is a very broad term, and is intentionally included to stop any effort to put reasonable restrictions or enforce parental rights on a wide array of other destructive decisions—potentially including sex change surgeries." Carrie Severino and Frank Scaturro of the Judicial Crisis Network concurred, noting in National Review that "'reproductive decisions' ... is a very broad term. By explicitly defining such decisions as 'not limited to' the enumerated categories, the proposal establishes its scope as sweeping. A natural reading would extend to any medical procedure that involves the human reproductive system, including sex-change surgery." Extra to potentially affecting parents' ability to protect their children from sex-change mutilations and devastating puberty blockers, Dannenfelser and Sekulow highlighted how "if Ohio adopts the amendment, the state's supreme court can be expected to go even farther than the U.S. Supreme Court ever did in undoing the state's parental consent laws," in part by "outlawing any legal requirement for a parent to be notified about or consent before an abortion—or any other procedure related to 'reproduction decisions'—is performed on their child." https://twitter.com/i/status/1636019433578672130 - Play Video https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/23/va-cant-account-187-million-emergency-covid-19-funding.html VA Can't Account for $187 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding The Department of Veterans Affairs can’t account for at least $187 million in supplementary COVID-19 funding spread across more than 10,000 transactions related to the pandemic, according to a House oversight committee. Congress and the VA are at odds over the department's handling of nearly $37 billion in additional funding it received to address the COVID-19 pandemic, with House Veterans Affairs Committee leaders on both sides of the aisle critical of its failure to account for every dime. Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., and ranking member Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., praised the department for its pandemic response overall but called the VA out for its inability to account for the money, during a hearing sidetracked by GOP rancor over the department's messaging on debt ceiling legislation. Between 2020 and 2021, the VA received roughly $37 billion to address COVID-19 response, including an initial $60 million, followed by $19.6 billion in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and another $17 billion in the American Rescue Plan. As part of the deal to receive the funding, the department was required to account for its spending, a mandate underscored by passage in November 2021 of the VA Transparency and Trust Act. Across a series of 40 reviews and reports, the VA Office of Inspector General found numerous accounting issues involving the COVID-19 funds, including a lack of visibility over payroll, some contracts and medical supplies. The IG said the problems are attributable to the department's decentralized management structure, as well as an outdated financial information technology software – that it doesn't expect to modernize for another decade. It determined that the department was challenged by inaccurate payroll accounting; used manual transfers and adjustments to its financial management systems that led to at least 53 reporting errors; had problems with supply acquisition, such as duplicate purchases; and failed to properly oversee its efforts to provide telehealth hardware to veterans, namely distributing tablet computers and cell phones so they could access health care but not recouping the equipment when the veteran failed to use it. Given the issues, both Bost and Takano said they have concerns for the $2.1 billion remaining in American Rescue Plan funds, with Bost and fellow Republicans saying the money should be returned, while Takano pressed the VA to be more transparent as it continues using the funding. VA officials told the committee Tuesday that the department will spend the remaining American Rescue Plan money by the end of the fiscal year for programs initiated during the pandemic such as housing and telehealth for homeless veterans; prosthetics and medical research, including studies of long COVID; and on preventing the spread of contagious diseases in hospital and administrative settings. https://www.outkick.com/matt-araiza-jets-workout-allegations-cleared-up/ NEW YORK JETS WORKING OUT MATT ARAIZA TWO WEEKS AFTER PUNTER’S NAME WAS CLEARED OF GANG RAPE ALLEGATIONS Matt Araiza has landed his first workout with an NFL team since being cut by the Buffalo Bills ahead of last season over gang rape allegations. The New York Jets are giving the free-agent punter a look, according to Adam Schefter. Matt Araiza was cut by the Bills in August 2022 shortly after an allegation was made public that he had taken part in the gang rape of a minor while attending San Diego State. Fast-forward nine months to May of this year, and it has been determined that he was not present at the time of the incident that allegedly took place in October 2021. The transcript of a meeting between the accuser and prosecutors was brought to light just over two weeks ago in which investigators explained that they do not believe Araiza was present at the time of the alleged assault. Prosecutors in the San Diego District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges, but Araiza is still facing a civil suit that he has no plans of settling anytime soon. Despite that there wasn’t a single fact was known about the alleged incident, the Bills caved to the portion of the public who had already deemed the punter guilty and cut him shortly before the start of the 2022 NFL regular season.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 26th, 2023. https://www.dailywire.com/news/college-enrollment-keeps-sliding-even-three-years-after-lockdowns College Enrollment Keeps Sliding Even Three Years After Lockdowns Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse. Public four-year institutions saw a 0.8% enrollment decline as of spring 2023, a somewhat less severe decrease than the 1.2% decline recorded in 2022 but more pronounced than the 0.3% decline in 2021 and the 0.2% decline in 2020. Private four-year nonprofit institutions meanwhile witnessed a 1.0% decrease in 2023, compared to the 1.2% decrease in 2022, the 0.4% decrease in 2021, and the 0.6% decrease in 2020. There are currently 7.1 million students enrolled in public four-year colleges and 3.9 million students enrolled in private four-year nonprofit colleges, marking drops from 7.3 million and 4.0 million enrolled students, respectively, from spring 2019, the last year which was not affected by the lockdowns. “Undergraduates at public and private nonprofit four-year institutions are still declining but at slower rates,” the analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse summarized. “Total postsecondary enrollment remains well below pre-pandemic levels.” Community college enrollment nevertheless increased 0.5% as of spring 2023, a phenomenon driven by “dual enrolled high school students and freshmen,” while the number of students pursuing graduate or professional degrees plummeted 2.2% from last year. The postsecondary education marketplace has been critically disrupted by the lockdowns and the advent of virtual instruction, realities which increasingly prompted students to question the time and funds they devote toward their college degrees. Elevated levels of student debt, which officials in the Biden administration are seeking to address through an executive order to cancel $10,000 in loans for every borrower earning less than $125,000, have also prompted many students to pause or discontinue their education. The debt forgiveness policy was recently examined by the Supreme Court, which is expected to release an opinion on the controversial move within the next month. Lockdowns also severely diminished learning outcomes at the primary and secondary levels. The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that average reading scores for nine-year-olds plummeted five points and average mathematics scores dropped seven points, marking the first score decline for reading in three decades and the first score decline for mathematics in the history of the initiative. Stanford University economist and Hoover Institution senior fellow Eric Hanushek revealed in a recent study that learning losses could cause affected students to lose between 2% and 9% of their lifetime earnings as they miss the opportunity to learn critical skills, reducing prospects for future nationwide economic growth. Parents concerned about the impact of lockdowns on education have removed their children from government schools at an unprecedented rate. The number of homeschooled students increased from 2.7 million in 2020 to 3.1 million in 2023, according to a study from the National Home Education Research Institute. New Saint Andrews: Today’s culture shifts like sand, but New Saint Andrews College is established on Christ, the immovable rock. The college is a premier institution that forges evangelical leaders who don’t fear or hate the world. Guided by God’s word, equipped with the genius of classical liberal arts and God-honoring wisdom, with a faculty dedicated to academic rigor and to God’s kingdom, New Saint Andrews College offers an education that frees people. Logic and language, hard work and joyful courage, old books and godly professors — New Saint Andrews Colleges provides time-tested resources that can equip your student for any vocation. To find out more, visit: nsa.edu https://www.theblaze.com/news/member-group-of-coalition-pushing-extreme-abortion-initiative-in-ohio-fighting-to-undercut-parental-rights Coalition pushing extreme abortion initiative in Ohio says it isn't trying to undermine parental rights. A member group's explicit agenda suggests otherwise. A leftist coalition is working to roll back Ohio's few remaining abortion restrictions by way of a proposed constitutional amendment. Some opposition groups have suggested that this craftily worded proposal will not only enable late-term abortions, but undermine parental rights on these and other matters of life and death, including the ability to protect children from sex-change mutilations. While proponents of member groups in the coalition have claimed the amendment will not undermine parental rights, recently highlighted remarks made by a key player behind the abortion initiative have done little to inspire confidence. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights and Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom PAC are leading the charge to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by way of an initiated constitutional amendment called the "Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative." The proposal to put this abortion initiative on the November 2023 ballot was certified in March by the state attorney general. The proposed amendment further states that the "state shall not, directly or indirectly, burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate against either: 1. An individual's voluntary exercise of this right or 2. A person or entity that assists an individual exercising this right, unless the State demonstrates that it is using the least restrictive means to advance the individual's health in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based standards of care." The only ostensible restriction on abortion admitted in the amendment leaves determinations as to whether a viable human being can be exterminated up to abortionists. Parental rights are implicated and eroded under the amendment, argued the pro-life activists, because "'reproductive decisions' is a very broad term, and is intentionally included to stop any effort to put reasonable restrictions or enforce parental rights on a wide array of other destructive decisions—potentially including sex change surgeries." Carrie Severino and Frank Scaturro of the Judicial Crisis Network concurred, noting in National Review that "'reproductive decisions' ... is a very broad term. By explicitly defining such decisions as 'not limited to' the enumerated categories, the proposal establishes its scope as sweeping. A natural reading would extend to any medical procedure that involves the human reproductive system, including sex-change surgery." Extra to potentially affecting parents' ability to protect their children from sex-change mutilations and devastating puberty blockers, Dannenfelser and Sekulow highlighted how "if Ohio adopts the amendment, the state's supreme court can be expected to go even farther than the U.S. Supreme Court ever did in undoing the state's parental consent laws," in part by "outlawing any legal requirement for a parent to be notified about or consent before an abortion—or any other procedure related to 'reproduction decisions'—is performed on their child." https://twitter.com/i/status/1636019433578672130 - Play Video https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/23/va-cant-account-187-million-emergency-covid-19-funding.html VA Can't Account for $187 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding The Department of Veterans Affairs can’t account for at least $187 million in supplementary COVID-19 funding spread across more than 10,000 transactions related to the pandemic, according to a House oversight committee. Congress and the VA are at odds over the department's handling of nearly $37 billion in additional funding it received to address the COVID-19 pandemic, with House Veterans Affairs Committee leaders on both sides of the aisle critical of its failure to account for every dime. Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., and ranking member Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., praised the department for its pandemic response overall but called the VA out for its inability to account for the money, during a hearing sidetracked by GOP rancor over the department's messaging on debt ceiling legislation. Between 2020 and 2021, the VA received roughly $37 billion to address COVID-19 response, including an initial $60 million, followed by $19.6 billion in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and another $17 billion in the American Rescue Plan. As part of the deal to receive the funding, the department was required to account for its spending, a mandate underscored by passage in November 2021 of the VA Transparency and Trust Act. Across a series of 40 reviews and reports, the VA Office of Inspector General found numerous accounting issues involving the COVID-19 funds, including a lack of visibility over payroll, some contracts and medical supplies. The IG said the problems are attributable to the department's decentralized management structure, as well as an outdated financial information technology software – that it doesn't expect to modernize for another decade. It determined that the department was challenged by inaccurate payroll accounting; used manual transfers and adjustments to its financial management systems that led to at least 53 reporting errors; had problems with supply acquisition, such as duplicate purchases; and failed to properly oversee its efforts to provide telehealth hardware to veterans, namely distributing tablet computers and cell phones so they could access health care but not recouping the equipment when the veteran failed to use it. Given the issues, both Bost and Takano said they have concerns for the $2.1 billion remaining in American Rescue Plan funds, with Bost and fellow Republicans saying the money should be returned, while Takano pressed the VA to be more transparent as it continues using the funding. VA officials told the committee Tuesday that the department will spend the remaining American Rescue Plan money by the end of the fiscal year for programs initiated during the pandemic such as housing and telehealth for homeless veterans; prosthetics and medical research, including studies of long COVID; and on preventing the spread of contagious diseases in hospital and administrative settings. https://www.outkick.com/matt-araiza-jets-workout-allegations-cleared-up/ NEW YORK JETS WORKING OUT MATT ARAIZA TWO WEEKS AFTER PUNTER’S NAME WAS CLEARED OF GANG RAPE ALLEGATIONS Matt Araiza has landed his first workout with an NFL team since being cut by the Buffalo Bills ahead of last season over gang rape allegations. The New York Jets are giving the free-agent punter a look, according to Adam Schefter. Matt Araiza was cut by the Bills in August 2022 shortly after an allegation was made public that he had taken part in the gang rape of a minor while attending San Diego State. Fast-forward nine months to May of this year, and it has been determined that he was not present at the time of the incident that allegedly took place in October 2021. The transcript of a meeting between the accuser and prosecutors was brought to light just over two weeks ago in which investigators explained that they do not believe Araiza was present at the time of the alleged assault. Prosecutors in the San Diego District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges, but Araiza is still facing a civil suit that he has no plans of settling anytime soon. Despite that there wasn’t a single fact was known about the alleged incident, the Bills caved to the portion of the public who had already deemed the punter guilty and cut him shortly before the start of the 2022 NFL regular season.

The employee retention credit (ERC), established in 2020 by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, P.L. 116-136, a refundable tax credit for businesses that paid employees while they were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic or had significant declines in gross receipts for the period between March 13, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021, continues to be front and center on the minds of taxpayers and CPA practitioners. In response to requests from practitioners given the slew of ERC credit “mills,” the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) provided guidance on clients' claims for the ERC on returns prepared by others. The OPR said in a bulletin that practitioners want to be sure that "they are meeting their Circular 230 professional responsibilities and the standards required to prepare and sign original tax returns, amended returns, or claims for refund" related to the ERC. The OPR administers and enforces Treasury Circular 230, Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service (31 C.F.R. Part 10). On this Tax Section Odyssey episode, April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Lead Manager — Tax Practice & Ethics, AICPA & CIMA, discusses the latest in the world of ERC with Chris Wittich, MBT, CPA, Partner — Boyum Barenscheer, and Dan Chodan, CPA, Partner — Trout CPA. What you'll learn in this episode Where things can go wrong in considering ERC eligibility (1.45) Red flags to watch out for when considering third-party ERC providers (5.00) IRS audit procedures and examinations of the ERC, including real-time information document request (IDR) examples (7.33) The OPR bulletin, Circular 230 and Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs) (12.44) Level of “auditing” a tax practitioner needs to do to examine third-party ERC calculations (17.56) The importance of ERC documentation and how to put numbers behind examples to hit home with clients (23.07) Final thoughts (29.57) Related resources Employee retention credit guidance and resources — The rules to be eligible to take this refundable payroll tax credit are complex. This resource library will help you understand both the retroactive 2020 credit and the 2021 credit. Professional Responsibility and the Employee Retention Credit — Alert wherein ORP advised that to fulfill their professional obligations to clients and to tax administration, practitioners — attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents — must meet the applicable provisions of Circular 230. Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs) — Tax standards are the foundation for validating reputational integrity in the tax profession. These SSTSs are the enforceable tax practice standards for members of the AICPA. Treasury Department Circular No. 230 — Guidance, information, practice aids and other resources related to Circular 230, which govern a CPA's practice before the IRS.  Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey podcast includes a digest of tax developments, trending issues and practice management tips that you need to be aware of to elevate your professional development and your firm practices. This resource is part of the robust tax resource library available from the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section is your go-to home base for staying up to date on the latest tax developments and providing the edge you need for upskilling your professional development. If you're not already a member, consider joining this prestigious community of your tax peers. You'll get free CPE, access to rich technical content such as our Annual Tax Compliance Kit, a weekly member newsletter and a digital subscription to The Tax Adviser

Small businesses are a LARGE part of the American dream, but certainly not an easy path to put food on the table. Entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to improve the fiscal health of their companies. One strategy Greg & Kristin recently came across is called the Employee Retention Credit. It's a grant that became available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, but it allows businesses negatively affected by Covid to possibly receive a monetary benefit from the IRS for retaining employees during the difficult times of 2020 and 2021. As business owners themselves, Greg & Kristin share how you can explore this resource along with what to watch out for. Listen for tips on how ERC could potentially help you now, and maybe even help you grow by reinvesting in your business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Erin Feichtinger Represents District 2 on the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors.She joined the Women's Fund as Policy Director in May 2022. She brings her extensive experience working on policy to increase housing security, food security and economic security at both the local and state level. Dr. Feichtinger has worked on several successful policy initiatives including Omaha's Rental Registration and Proactive Inspection Ordinance as well as legislation increasing tenant protections and access to justice, increasing access to SNAP and affordable childcare. Her most recent efforts to secure federal funding for rental assistance and legal representation for tenants in eviction court has resulted in increased housing stability for all Nebraskans. Dr. Feichtinger has a degree in special education and a Ph.D. in history from Loyola University Chicago. She loves reading, research, music, learning the drums and spending time watching her daughter interact with the world. https://www.todaysomahawoman.com/news/erin-feichtinger/ “While Erin Feichtinger, Ph.D., is not a journalist, she “plays one on Twitter”—thanks to her undying passion for housing justice. Her tweet threads detailing Douglas County Eviction Court give a bird's eye view into the housing crisis, and she is often asked if she is a reporter. She works with case managers and attorneys and partners with organizations like Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (MACCH) and Legal Aid of Nebraska to problem-solve and streamline the process so people can apply for rental assistance. “I genuinely believe that most of my job is trying to make their lives easier, from writing policies to showing up to the Legislature and going to City Council meetings.” Feichtinger says during 2020, she spent a lot of time with elected officials, securing rental, food and utility assistance funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “I couldn't be prouder to work every day with the absolute heroes who took on our neighbor's collective pain and panic and helped them navigate through it all.” She has championed human rights from the start. In high school, she was a counselor at Camp Munroe, a recreational therapy program from UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute for kids and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. “Camp Munroe changed my life and probably set me on this path. I find that I always want to know why things are the way they are, and working with people with disabilities made me see the bigger systems at work that can often make life difficult for people,” she says.” https://www.civicnebraska.org/20220531-sda-erin-feichtinger/ Each year, Civic Nebraska's Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy. Civic Nebraska honors Erin Feichtinger of Omaha with the 2022 Civic Catalyst Award for relentlessly fighting for housing justice in Nebraska. Erin leads calls to action, helps Nebraskans tackle the state's housing affordability issues, and has been a force in the lobby at the statehouse on behalf of emergency rental assistance for the state's residents. In the most recent session of the Nebraska Legislature, Erin was instrumental in organizing, educating, and activating hundreds of Nebraskans to fight for aid, as well as other matters of fundamental housing fairness at the state and local levels. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midwest-misfits/support

A lot of businesses all over the world have been hit hard by the pandemic and the collision industry is no exception. With a lot of us working from home, people were driving less and there has been a significant decrease in the number of car accidents. As a result, many shops were forced to lay off their workers and even close their doors. Fortunately, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) has provided some form of relief in the form of Employee Retention Credits (ERC). The ERC is a tax credit that helps keep businesses afloat and keep their workers on the payroll. However, not a lot of collision shop owners know what ERC is and how to qualify for it. Join Matt DiFrancesco and Ray Roth, Director of Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations with Stout, as they talk about what collision shop owners need to know about ERC and why they need to take advantage of it. They also talked about: (03:20) How Ray got involved in the Employee Retention Credit Program (06:21) What are Employee Retention Credits? (07:54) How does a shop owner qualify for these? (16:35) What Ray thinks the ERCs are such a well-kept secret (17:31) One of the hurdles in getting business owners to apply for ERC (19:56) Why 99% of businesses took PPP over ERC (20:46) The importance of bringing in an outside expert to help translate what these programs are (21:28) One of the best referral sources for Stout (22:59) The next steps a shop owner should take if they're interested in applying for ERC (27:12) What Ray wants people to understand about the legitimacy of their analysis Connect with Ray Roth Email: rroth@stout.com Website: https://www.stout.com/en/ Connect With Matt DiFrancesco: matt@highliftfin.com (814)201-5855 LinkedIn: Matt DiFrancesco LinkedIn: High Lift Financial Facebook: High Lift Financial About Our Guest: Ray Roth is the Director of Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations with Stout, a global financial and operation and advisory service firm. They work in a number of different industries like investment banking, they do valuations, right, transaction advisory, disputes, and compliance. And they have over 500 professionals and they have 26 offices worldwide. Ray is a certified public accountant in the state of Michigan and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He's got 17 years of experience providing a wide range of professional consulting services. He also works with federal regulators, compliance monitors, municipalities, board of directors, and business owners, and helps them to identify different casual events that may affect them, and also those events that may impact their business operations. Ray got his bachelor's in Business Administration from Cleveland State. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and he is the immediate past chairman of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Fraud Task Force. DISCLAIMER The information compiled and posted here solely represents the opinions and views of the guest. It might not be similar to the opinions and views of High Lift Financial. It is not a substitute for tax or legal advice or professional investment. Always consult your financial advisor with any personal or business planning queries. DiFrancesco Financial Concierge, LLC. d/b/a HighLift Financial is a Registered Investment Advisor registered with the State of Pennsylvania and subject to the State of Pennsylvania's regulatory oversight.

To increase connectivity in unserved and underserved areas in Kansas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce) and other stakeholders developed the Connectivity Emergency Response Grants program in 2020. The program received $50 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Commerce awarded about $48.5 million of that funding in connectivity grants to the internet service providers and Kansas communities that applied. 66 grants went to 39 entities across seven regions of Kansas. South Central Kansas received about $14 million. Southwest Kansas received about $11 million. Northeast Kansas received about $9 million. Southeast and East Central Kansas received just over $5 million each. North Central and Northwest Kansas received around $550,000 or less. The North Central and Northwest regions also requested the least in CERG funding.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was passed on March 27, 2020. With that legislation came the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), which provided tax credits to employers that retained employees due to government mandates or supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.Why are we still talking about ERC?Many employers still have not taken advantage of ERC that they are eligible for not realizing how their businesses were impacted at the time. Join Brooks Nelson and Sarah McGregor as they discuss with Martin Karamon as they explore why you should take a second look at if you are an eligible employer for ERC.This episode of our Podcast covers: What is ERC and how do Government COVID-19 orders qualify employers for this creditGovernment orders leading to supply chain disruptionsIndustries affected by Government orders beyond supply chain disruptionsStatus of ERC refund claims already filed, and IRS scrutiny of claims filedRelated Guidance2022 Update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)2022 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)Accounting for the Employee Retention Credit

Sami Azhari pulled a rabbit out of his hat last week when he helped a criminal defendant with gambling addiction receive a "below guidelines" sentence for a ten-year fraud scheme. Sami joins Dave Lorenzo to discuss how he persuaded a federal judge to make this downward departure.Sami AzhariFederal Criminal Defense Attorney(312) 626-2871sazhari@azharillc.comhttps://www.federalcriminallawyer.us/About Sami AzhariSami is an attorney and principal of Azhari LLC, with over 14 years of experience as a trial lawyer. He has tried over 100 jury and bench trials. His practice focuses on federal and white collar criminal defense, where he has defended attorneys, traders, and corporate executives on a litany of federal crimes including wire fraud, bank fraud, racketeering (RICO), and conspiracy charges. His clients also include physicians, business owners, professional athletes, and board members.He handles all aspects of federal criminal prosecutions, representing witnesses, targets, and defendants from the investigative phase through trial, and if necessary, sentencing and appeals. He has dealt with every investigative agency including FBI, ATF, DEA, IRS, Department of Homeland Security and the United States Secret Service.He has been consistently recognized in numerous publications, such as Super Lawyers Magazine as being one of the most highly skilled and highly regarded criminal lawyers. He achieved the Illinois Rising Star award for 8 consecutive years, an honor given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state.He also handles criminal fraud charges that revolve around the Paycheck Protection Program that was rolled out after the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. He recently received a federal jury acquittal on behalf of his client, a foreign national from Mauritania that was facing federal criminal charges in the Northern District of Illinois. The case went to a jury trial where he was found not guilty of all charges.He has been published numerous times in publications on issues of white collar criminal defense, jury deliberations, and other matters. Recently, The Champion, the nationwide journal for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers published his article, Guilty Until Proven Guilty: The Prosecution of Public Corruption and White Collar Crime.

The employee retention credit (ERC), the refundable tax credit designed to reward business owners for retaining employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was signed into law on March 27, 2020, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and further significantly expanded in 2021. Eligible business owners can claim up to $5,000 in refundable tax credits for each employee on their payroll in 2020 and up to a $7,000 credit per quarter (excluding Q4) for each employee in 2021. The calculation and procedures are complex, and taxpayers continue to seek help from trusted advisers to help them successfully claim their benefit. On this Tax Section Odyssey episode, April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Lead Manager — AICPA Tax Section, and Chris Wittich, MBT, CPA, Partner — Boyum Barenscheer, discuss eligibility requirements for the credit, how to help clients with their ERC needs and pitfalls when working with questionable third parties. What you'll learn in this episode Overview of ERC qualifications (2.47) What is an acceptable government order (4.50) How to collect documentation regarding government orders (9.00) Supply chain disruptions effect on the ERC (11.46) How to handle clients that don't qualify (13.43) Marketing strategies for clients (17.09) Contingent fees (21.29) Experiences with refund statuses (24.50) Wrap-up (27.14) A page from Chris's travel journal (28.07)  AICPA resources Employee retention credit guidance and resources — The ERC is an important of the COVID-19 relief legislation for small businesses. This library provides the ins and outs of calculating this credit. Challenges with contingency fees and the ERC | Tax Section Odyssey — Explore the prospect of contingent fees for ERC work and how regulatory rules govern its usage with the AICPA's April Walker and Ed Karl. Other resources FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act — IRS answers to frequently asked questions on the ERC. Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey podcast includes a digest of tax developments, trending issues and practice management tips that you need to be aware of to elevate your professional development and your firm practices. This resource is part of the robust tax resource library available from the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section is your go-to home base for staying up to date on the latest tax developments and providing the edge you need for upskilling your professional development. If you're not already a member, consider joining this prestigious community of your tax peers. You'll get free CPE, access to rich technical content such as our Annual Tax Compliance Kit, a weekly member newsletter and a digital subscription to The Tax Adviser.

What are the pros and cons of a C Corp and S Corp versus an LLC? calculate, calculate, calculate because it's possible to pay dividends out that are not going to be taxable to you. Toby Mathis and Jeff Webb of Anderson Advisors answer your tax questions. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors. Highlights/Topics: Do corporations get taxed double? What are the pros and cons of a C Corp, S corp, and an LLC? Double taxation means the C Corp's getting taxed on its income. When it pays out dividends, the shareholders are getting taxed on those dividends. Also, LLC is not a tax designation. An S Corp is similar to a partnership. It has stricter rules about who can be shareholders of your S Corp and it passes through its income expenses down to the shareholders. A C Corp is its own entity/being. I own a childcare center that is set up as a corporation and taxed as an S Corp. It has a line of credit of $150,000. I'm a new real estate investor and would like to know if I can lend those funds to myself to purchase a house to buy, repair, rent, refinance, repeat (Brrr) or fix and flip? Yes, you could do that, but make sure there are promissory notes between the S corporation and borrower. However, you do have to repay that money to the S Corporation. Document it, and then honor the document. I just received a notice from the IRS asking me to pay taxes on the money withdrawn from my retirement under the CARES Act in 2020. I thought I had three years to pay back the money withdrawn in 2020, which means I still have 2022 to pay back the money that was withdrawn. How do I proceed? You have until 2022 to repay this distribution. However, the IRS technically wants you to pay back taxes on a third of that distribution each year. For all questions/answers discussed, sign up to be a Platinum member to view the replay! Go to iTunes to leave a review of the Tax Tuesday podcast. Resources: Entity Formation https://andersonadvisors.com/entity-formation/ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/coronavirus-related-relief-for-retirement-plans-and-iras-questions-and-answers 199A (Qualified Business Income Deduction) https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/qualified-business-income-deduction Section 280A Deduction https://andersonadvisors.com/section-280a-deduction-explained/ Form 1099-R https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-r Toby Mathis https://tobymathis.com/ Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/ Anderson Advisors on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5nh607M8hSBLiMB9MgbIQ Anderson Advisors on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndersonBusinessAdvisors/ Anderson Advisors Podcast https://andersonadvisors.com/podcast/

In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state's wildfire prevention work. But an investigation found the program hasn't resulted in a single completed project. Next, it's been a month since Little Italy resident Yan Li was shot and killed by law enforcement after being served with an eviction notice. Meanwhile, community members are demanding more information about what happened, while policing experts are questioning how the situation was handled and why it escalated so quickly. Then, San Diego spent 64% of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act dollars on policing an investigation by The Guardian found. Then, an effort to ensure more safety for bicycle riders on San Diego streets was shut down in Mira Mesa last week, and its future is in doubt. After, San Diego State University scientists are working on a way to figure out if there are molecular traces of life on Mars. Finally, author Lela Lee talks about the latest installment, “Angry Little Asian Girl: Moments with My Mother,” in her popular comics series.

How a Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Protects the ConstitutionThe law only works for you if it works for everyone. On this episode of the Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo interviews Sami Azhari, a criminal defense attorney who handles white collar and federal cases. We all enjoy freedom under the law because of the service Sami provides. Tune in to today's show to discover to get an inside look at how the criminal defense process works, how Sami attracts clients, and many nuances that make his job different from what you see on television. Chapters00:00 Introduction01:40 How did Sami Azhari Become a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney?02:53 How did Sami Get Experience Trying Over 100 Cases?05:00 Sami Describes his Experience in Starting to Represent People Accused of Crime06:15 Who Ends Up in Sami's Office with a Criminal Matter?08:00 Why You Should Never Shop for a Bargain in Criminal Defense11:18 What is the Difference Between Being Charged in Federal Court and Being Charged in State Court?13:15 When is the Best Time to Call a Criminal Defense Attorney?14:45 Do I Talk to the FBI if They Say They Are Not Investigating Me?15:44 Why Should We Not Talk to Law Enforcement without an Attorney?17:00 Why Should You Tell Your Attorney The Whole Truth?18:25 Does the Government Plant or Manufacture Evidence Frequently?19:45 How Thorough is a Federal Prosecutor Before Charging a Case?24:20 What is Sami's Approach to Business Development?26:30 How Does Sami Leverage his Membership in ProVisors Networking Groups?31:55 Why Does Sami Connect with other Criminal Defense Attorneys?33:30 How Being Nice is a Competitive Advantage35:50 The Question Dave Hates to Ask36:50 How Much Flexibility Does a Judge Have at Sentencing?40:10 How Hard is it to Convince a Client to Show Contrition? 41:40 How Hard is it When You Know the Client is NOT Guilty?Sami AzhariFederal Criminal Defense Attorney(312) 626-2871sazhari@azharillc.comhttps://www.federalcriminallawyer.us/About Sami AzhariSami is an attorney and principal of Azhari LLC, with over 14 years of experience as a trial lawyer. He has tried over 100 jury and bench trials. His practice focuses on federal and white collar criminal defense, where he has defended attorneys, traders, and corporate executives on a litany of federal crimes including wire fraud, bank fraud, racketeering (RICO), and conspiracy charges. His clients also include physicians, business owners, professional athletes, and board members.He handles all aspects of federal criminal prosecutions, representing witnesses, targets, and defendants from the investigative phase through trial, and if necessary, sentencing and appeals. He has dealt with every investigative agency including FBI, ATF, DEA, IRS, Department of Homeland Security and the United States Secret Service.He has been consistently recognized in numerous publications, such as Super Lawyers Magazine as being one of the most highly skilled and highly regarded criminal lawyers. He achieved the Illinois Rising Star award for 8 consecutive years, an honor given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state.He also handles criminal fraud charges that revolve around the Paycheck Protection Program that was rolled out after the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. He recently received a federal jury acquittal on behalf of his client, a foreign national from Mauritania that was facing federal criminal charges in the Northern District of Illinois. The case went to a jury trial where he was found not guilty of all charges.He has been published numerous times in publications on issues of white collar criminal defense, jury deliberations, and other matters. Recently, The Champion, the nationwide journal for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers published his article, Guilty Until Proven Guilty: The Prosecution of Public Corruption and White Collar Crime.

Hospital Flash Report: January was Devastating for Finances In February, Kaufman Hall published their Hospital Flash report that showed hospital finances in major distress mode, following the end of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or, CARES Act, funding. They reported that in January the median change in operating margin without CARES decreased 71.3 percent; operating room minutes fell by 15.7 percent; the average length of stay rose 8.6 percent; labor expense per adjusted discharge jumped 14.6 percent; and total expense per adjusted discharge increased 11.6 percent. Sounds like a bad start to 2022… Our guest is Mike Blair, Chief Financial Officer at CentraCare Health in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

With Medicare audits looming and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Work Plan items now relating to telehealth services performed during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), it is time to make certain that your organization is accurately reporting services and claims within the requirements of the 1135 waivers relevant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.  Remember, too, that in the world of healthcare auditing, it's not “if” you get audited, but “when.”Because of the immediacy of these Medicare telehealth audits, we asked nationally recognized professional auditor, coder, author, and consultant Terry Fletcher to share with you the top 10 regulatory rules for Medicare telehealth.The live broadcast will also feature these other segments:Tuesday Focus: Outpatient CDI Update: The Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program evaluates the regularity of treatment known to provide the best results for certain conditions. Colleen Deighan, a consultant with 3M, will return to provide details on quality measure 40, which reports the percentage of emergency department patients with a diagnosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who received appropriate treatment within specific time frames upon arrival to the emergency department.Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.RegWatch: Stanley Nachimson, former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) career professional-turned-well-known healthcare IT authority, will report on the latest regulatory news coming out of Washington, D.C.News Desk: John Zelem, MD, FACS, founder and CEO for Streamline Solutions Consulting, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.Sitting in for Dr. Erica Remer will be Susan Gatehouse, founder and CEO for Axea Solutions.

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel!On this episode of It's Okay to Feel, besties Manny and Jerika have a candid conversation on their connection to the 90's era. Being born in 1998 they feel a true bond with the music, fashion, and the romance of their favorite era. Reminiscing on childhood memories listening to SWV, LL Cool J, TLC, New Edition, Janet Jackson, and more they dive deep into their love for that time period.In this episode Manny and Jerika talk about:Love and romance in the 90'sFavorite 90's artists and groups Seeing 90's fashion on today's trends and styles2016 Beyoncé The music industry as a business Breaking the bounds as an artist while maintaining mental healthCreating boundaries - interviews, magazines, social media, publicity, etc.Social media consumption Current music sampling 90's musicUsing music as a source of self-careResources: NAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult's NAMI-OC's Media MasterclassNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel!On this episode of It's Okay to Feel, Hailey and Mikaela sit down to talk about how realistic mental health is portrayed in teen movies like It's Kind Of A Funny Story and Perks Of Being A Wallflower.  On the flipside, they explore how reality tv shows like Survivor push contestants to breaking points. Spoiler Alert! The plots for both movies are talked about in depth. In this episode Hailey and Mikaela talk about:It's Kind Of A Funny StoryHow realistic is the portrayal of hospitalizationPerks of Being a WallflowerExamine how characters in the movie handle different traumasReality TV and how they glorify break downs Resources: NAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult's NAMI-OC's Media MasterclassNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel!On this episode of It's Okay to Feel, Jerika sits down with Amanda to dive into why she is listening to podcasts, especially true crime. Amanda has always had an interest in true crime and the creepy, loving early on crime procedural shows on tv and a good scary movie. Amanda walks us through how she discovered listening to podcasts and the reasons she has become obsessed with true crime content in particular. In this episode Amanda and Jerika talk about:Why do people gravitate toward podcastsTrue Crime and why Amanda finds it appealing Getting involved in the podcast communityBeing mindful of the content we are consumingHow to take care of yourself when listening to crime contentKeep an open mind to discover new types of shows and contentResources: NAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult's NAMI-OC's Media MasterclassNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

About this episode: The Showboat Band, Part 2 Head to sea with Showboat crew member and musician Lloyd Glick and Band #35. Hear about the band members' daily life on a battleship during wartime. Then we talk with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band in Pearl Harbor and discover how the Navy meets its mission today. Credits Swing Baby Swing! royaltyfreemusicclips.com “Forces of Attraction” by scottholmesmusic.com Oral history interview, Lloyd Glick, OH2010.43, Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Support for this podcast In 2020, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA received a NORTH CAROLINA CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for NC CARES has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan. Discover the Battleship The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com.

On March 27th, 2020 former President Donald Trump passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. This was a $2.2 trillion stimulus bill in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. A portion of this aid was to go to small businesses that had been hit the most financially as a result of the crippling virus. The conduit…the Small Business Administration or as many may know them, the SBA. What should have been a well executed and clear-cut plan as guided by White House officials and lawmakers in Congress, ended up being nothing of a sort. From wide-spread fraud, to inconsistent approvals and unjust denials for economic aid relief, we're diving in deep to the mess that was and in some ways still is the SBA's EIDL and PPP loan programs. We'd like to welcome you to our Third Episode of Authentic Filters: SBA | The EIDL & PPP Loan Debacle. If you applied for one of these loans and were wrongfully denied or even have a story to share on your experience with the SBA, we'd love to hear from you as we know there are others! Email us. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to Share with others and leave a 5-star review. 

On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Aisha Khan interviews Liz Hawkins, a long time volunteer at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). She is one of the few volunteers in the country in a pediatric mental health inpatient unit. In addition to volunteering in the Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Impatient Center at CHOC, she also volunteers as a NICU cuddler and as a mental health advocate in the community. For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, CHOC is challenging the community to “check in” with themselves and each other. Each week in May, CHOC will be highlighting a different community group and will present thoughtful ways to check in with purpose on our social media pages and on our blog. We will have tips, stories and more from our experts. You can learn more at choc.org/checkin. What We Will DiscussLiz will describe what “checking in” meansHighlight the importance of “checking in” with yourself and othersDescribe how “checking in” looks Share the purpose of May's Check In Challenge.Check-In Challenge: Week 1: Caregiver (May 3 – 9) - Those who are always looking after others often put themselves last. Make them first on your list to check in with this week. Week 2: Strong Friends (May 10 – 16)- Those in your life who you look up to for strength are often pillars for many others. Who is checking on them? Make it a point to check-in on your “strong friends” this week.    Week 3: Yourself (May 17 – 23) - Who me? Yes, you. How are you really doing? What does it look like to check in with yourself? What are you doing to take care of yourself this week?Week 4: Neighbor (May 24 – 30) - Maybe it's time to do more than look away or wave when you see your neighbor. Introduce yourself and ask how they have been getting along during this time. Week 5: Essential Workers (May 31 – June 6) - These are the people in our lives who are sometimes under-appreciated, who keep our world going. Think to check in on the grocery store clerk, your waiter, mail carrier and delivery person. Make them feel seen by asking how they are doing.  ResourcesCHOC Check In ChallengeChildren's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)NAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC Warmline Call or text: (714) 991-6412Crisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsNAMI-OC's InstagramDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the fourteenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!In this takeover episode of It's Okay to Feel, Siena Bella shares about how it's okay to have imperfections with what we create and with ourselves. Siena explores how we try to fit into the image of perfection without realizing we're already perfect in so many ways. She also talks about how to overcome being a perfectionist and learning how to embrace and love ourselves.ImperfectionsThe rights and the wrongs Focusing too much on mistakes OverthinkingLosing creativity Learning To Take Breaks   Don't stress on your mistakes    Learn from it   Recharge, take a break   Keep things at a balance Loving Who You AreAccepting your imperfectionsKeep swimmingYou are one of a kindResources: Siena Bella InstagramNAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult's NAMI-OC's Media MasterclassNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsThis unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.Disclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

In this episode, the Huddle Guys discuss a tax credit known as the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted December 27, 2020, made a number of changes to the employee retention tax credits previously made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including modifying and extending the ERC through June 30, 2021. In short, the ERC is a refundable tax credit that MAY be available to business owners in a cash payment. This is great news for business owners! Listen as the Huddle Guys break down the details of the ERC, the applicable amounts and timing and how you may benefit. As an added bonus, Eric shares a few lesser known facts about Austin, Texas (ATX), Central Texas, and Southern rap music. It's time to huddle up!

Welcome to the thirteenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!*Content Warning - this episode contains descriptions of trichotillomania. Please take care of yourself, and don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. You can find resources below in the show notes.*Join Evelyn and Emily in this episode of It's Okay to Feel, as they chat about trichotillomania and their mental health journey. They explore the practice of talking back to your intrusive thoughts, building mental strength and resilience, and learning to develop self care and compassion. They also dive into how we can use negative feelings and emotional burdens to become stronger and more complex humans to discover new feelings and emotions that we didn't know we could feel. In this episode we talk about:Our trichotillomania recovery journeyHabits vs. DisordersFacing insecurities due to our mental illness Unhealthy coping mechanisms The difference between distraction and self careHow being mentally strong isn't always the same as being mentally healthyBeing mentally freeMental illness is not a weaknessUnderstanding and organizing internal stresses makes managing external stresses easierTaking care of yourself for the people you loveHow COVID forced us to do what scared us to make us strongerResources: The TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviorstheopenmindedpodcast@gmail.com (Evelyn and Emily's Podcast Email)Instagram: @theopenmindedpodcast (Posts coming soon!)NAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult's NAMI-OC's Media MasterclassNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsThis unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.Disclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

About this episode: The Showboat Band The Big Band era was in full swing when Showboat joined the Navy in 1941. In this episode we'll learn about the Ship's first band and Navy musicians, including how they are trained today.  Credits Morning Colors, The United States Navy Band, Washington, D.C., https://www.navyband.navy.mil/ceremonial Two Ruffles and Flourishes and Flag Officer's March, The United States Navy Band, Washington, D.C. Jack Tar March, by John Philip Sousa, The United States Navy Band, Washington, D.C. Swing Baby Swing! royaltyfreemusicclips.com Big Band Jazz by theojt https://freesound.org/people/theojt/sounds/510802/ “Forces of Attraction” by scottholmesmusic.com CDR Mark K. Corbliss, USN, Commanding Officer, Naval School of Music, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story A History of Bands in the United States Navy. Presented to the faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Maryland in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music by Joseph Molina McCuen, 1967 Oral history interview, Lloyd Glick, OH2010.43, Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Support for this podcast In 2020, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA received a NORTH CAROLINA CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for NC CARES has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan. Discover the Battleship The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com.

Welcome to the twelfth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!2020 has been a crazy year to say the least, and in times like these, self-love and self-care are more important than ever. In this episode of It's Okay to Feel, Asha Bhattacharya discusses how we can implement self-love and true self-care into our daily lives. We learn how the power of putting our own needs first is more impactful in helping our peers and community, even when we feel like we need to make others happy. Asha also dives into the importance of positive self-talk in addition to allowing ourselves to be imperfect.  Sharing practical and tangible ways to apply self-love and true self-care everyday, Asha reminds us we can practice self-awareness through affirmations, journaling, and meditating.In this episode, Asha talks about:The importance of prioritizing your needs Letting go of the need to please other people The power of speaking kindly to yourselfLetting go of the need to be perfect Self-affirmationsJournalingSelf-love meditationsResources: Meditative Apps: Calm, HeadspaceAsha's InstagramAsha's YouTubeNAMI Orange CountyNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Teens and Young Adult's NAMI-OC's Media MasterclassNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the eleventh Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this episode of It's Okay to Feel Asha Bhattacharya shares three life-changing lessons she has learned throughout her mental health journey. She shares that living with mental illness is not easy. However, our podcast host believes that even the most negative situations can teach us the most life changing lessons. Join us as Asha shares with us the three most life changing lessons that she has learned on her journey. These lessons include the power of acceptance, the strength that comes with cultivating awareness, and the revolutionary change that happens when we challenge our negative thoughts.In this episode, Asha talks about:The power of acceptance Letting go of self-judgement Cultivating self-awarenessChallenging your thoughts  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)Cultivating gratitude Resources: Feeling Good by Dr. David BurnsAsha's InstagramAsha's YouTubeDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the tenth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this episode of It's Okay to Feel Asha Bhattacharya courageously shares her mental journey with us and motivates us to keep fighting. Starting from the age of four to a panic attack at the age of fifteen which led to her overall diagnosis. Through her journey and learned awareness she found her love for mental health. She touches on the values of therapy and educating ourselves. As an avid advocate for mental health awareness she volunteers as an In Our Own Voice presenter and WarmLine volunteer with NAMI Orange County since she was 15. She even has a YouTube channel where she creates wellness-based content to help her subscribers all across the globe. However, her journey to get to this point was not easy, yet she has been able to find the beauty through the pain.In this episode, Asha talks about:Physical symptoms of anxiety Overcoming the stigma of mental illnessThe benefits of going to therapy How to reach out for help Overcoming "dark" daysThe light at the end of the tunnel Resources: Psychology TodayAsha's InstagramAsha's YouTubeDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the ninth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!This episode of It's Okay to Feel is guest-hosted by breast cancer survivor Mariam Tariq and her best friend Roxana Akbari. They are community activists in Orange County whose mission is to deconstruct society's barriers to mental health. Join their discussion on hope and healing as Roxana facilitates a meaningful conversation about the challenges Mariam faced and how she was able to not only cope, but thrive. This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.In this episode, we talk about:  Finding hope during a difficult timeMaking a change in the healthcare systemThe importance of mental healthBeing authentic in awkward conversationsSelf-reflection and self-care Courage and vulnerabilityResources:Alliance for Proton Therapy AccessAmerican Cancer SocietyNevertheless She Podcast Instagram (Coming Soon)NAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramNAMI Orange CountyCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the eighth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!This Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel is guest hosted by Roxana Akbari and Mariam Tariq, Orange County residents, community activists, and best friends, who discuss how they adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including how they've navigated safety and boundaries in their social lives and their journey towards growth and self-love at a time of sudden, difficult change.In this episode, we talk about:  Navigating relationships and communication during the COVID-19 pandemic Speaking up for ourselves Processing uncomfortable feelings Boundaries Emotional and physical safety Self-reflection and self-care  Courage and vulnerabilityResources:Talkspace Online TherapyNevertheless She Podcast Instagram (Coming Soon)The Mindful Movement (Youtube Channel)Control Your Inner Critic and Stop Your Stinkin Thinkin Roxana's emailMariam's emailDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

*As you start to listen to this podcast, please note the addendum at the top. Since the recording of this episode, there have been updates to the Paycheck Protection Program - PPP Program. In the supplemental information provided, Eric and Ignatius will point out a few of the modifications since the original recording and make brief mention to the American Rescue Plan (ARP), recently passed by Congress.* In this episode, Eric and Ignatius discuss some key components of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security - CARES Act, that may impact your personal finances and your business. They tag team topics including PPP, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, theEmployer Retention Credit, and the Family First Coronavirus Response Act. This year's tax filing season has uncharted territory. The Huddle Guys will help you get ready by highlighting areas of potential focus. Over the past year, economic issues moved quickly, and they were sometimes ambiguous and confusing. The Huddle Guys are going to slow the cadence a bit and tighten in on a few key issues that you can take action on. Grab your coffee tea, or energy drink and listen in. It's time to huddle up!

Welcome to the seventh Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Tazmeen Rashid joins us again  as she differentiates between what it means to be surviving versus living. She goes in great depth to how she personally feels she is surviving as a student, especially during the pandemic. As the episode progresses, Tazmeen explains what living life with a YOLO (you only live once) mentality can do to promote overall wellness. By taking advantage of this one life we have we learn to love ourselves and listen to our true desires, thus enabling a life worth living versus a life of survival. Our takeover host Tazmeen is a 19-year-old first-generation Pakistani-American college student pursuing a pre-medical education. She is extremely passionate about mental health and an advocate for Uyghur Muslims. She uses her experiences to highlight the toll expectations can take on one's mental health.This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.In this episode, Tazmeen talks about:Explaining the difference between surviving and livingThe cycle of lifeReal-life checkboxesIs YOLO (You Only Live Once) overrated?Requirements of “living”And More!Resources:Tazmeen Rashid's Instagram NAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Happy Hour NAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramNAMI Orange CountyCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the sixth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Tazmeen Rashid discusses what expectations are and the sources of such pressures. She touches on familial roles and how societal and cultural expectations can increase anxiety, stress, and more. Tazmeen elaborates on why we should steer away from the expectations that do not align with our individual desires, thus allowing ourselves to explore. Throughout the episode she reminds us that there is power in following your own path and being true to your interests and curiosity. By perceiving ourselves as individuals and less of a group, we enable space to tap into our potential. Our takeover host Tazmeen is a 19-year-old first-generation Pakistani-American college student pursuing a pre-medical education. She is extremely passionate about mental health and an advocate for Uyghur Muslims. She uses her experiences to highlight the toll expectations can take on one's mental health.This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.In this episode, Tazmeen talks about:Expectations as a studentPressure from family and society  Self-pity Social media impactIt is okay to feel overwhelmed  And More!Resources:Tazmeen Rashid's Instagram SoCal Students for Uyghur Justice's InstagramLenox HillNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Happy Hour NAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramNAMI Orange CountyCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the fifth Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, high school seniors Kara Chu and Lily Freeman dive into a discussion on the immense pressure that high school students face. They cover the struggles of their generation and how they are working towards overcoming them. They then transition to the impact that COVID-19 has had on the well-being of teens and how they are coping with the anxiety, stress, loss, and disappointment due to the pandemic. Our takeover co-host Kara is currently a senior and the ASB Student Government President of her high school. During these stressful and unprecedented pandemic times, Kara has dedicated herself to creating strong connections among students, faculty and the community. By launching all new school-wide virtual events, donation drives and a thriving Youtube channel with her amazing ASB. To put a smile on everyone's faces, Kara created a multilingual PSA animation reposted by the Orange County Health Care Agency with the hope of making face masks less scary for young children in the COVID-19 Public Health Campaign. During quarantine, she has found new ways to prioritize self-care and pursue her passions. She enjoys making balloon animals, snacking on churros at Disneyland, and hanging out with her fun-loving friends and family!Lily, our other co-host is currently the Student Government Vice President and a senior in high school. Experiencing both the ups and downs of high school throughout the past four years, she realized that bringing attention to the importance of mental health and self-compassion is severely lacking and especially needed during these times. She finds passion in advocating for these topics, aiming to find new outlets to facilitate these tough conversations regarding teen mental health. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family and dogs, and plays the guitar to decompress! This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.In this episode, Kara and Lily talk about:Academic pressure and the “Irvine Mentality”Not allowing grades to define us COVID-19's impact on teensFinding things we are passionate about Sharing ways we reduce our stress  And More!Resources:Student Guide to Surviving Stress and Anxiety in College & BeyondCOVID-19 Resource Guide for Students, Teens, and Young AdultsNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Happy Hour NAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramNAMI Orange CountyCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

*Trigger warning - this episode is a candid discussion about suicide and suicide prevention * Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. You can find resources below in the show notes. Hello everyone, my name is Abu Iqbal and I am a 17-year-old Pakistani American Muslim who is QPR Suicide Prevention certified. I have my own personal battles with suicide ideation as well as know people who have died by suicide, ultimately making me willing and motivated to discuss this topic. I love to connect with people and I hope this podcast episode helps you!In this episode we talk about:Stigmas around SuicideWarning signs and risk factorsSuicide PreventionHow to start and maintain healthy conversations regarding suicideImportance of listeningHow to be there for one another and yourselfGrounding activitiesResources to use or refer to peopleFacts and figures included in this podcast come from the following sources:QPR Institute (Suicide Prevention Training)(Video) How do you help a grieving friend? National Suicide Hotline - 800-273-8255Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention - 714-547-0885 Didi Hirsch Crisis ChatText home to 741741National Institute of Mental HealthAmerican Foundation for Suicide Preventionhelpguide.orgAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)NAMI Orange CountyPeer Connector Program NAMI-OC Warmline Call or text: (714) 991-6412American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP)You, Me, Empathy (Non's podcast)The Feely Human CollectiveRainy Day Diaries (Jenipher's podcast)NaseehaKhalil CenterInstagram accounts @realdepressionproject, @didi Hirsch, @dlcanxiety This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast.Disclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the third Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Vivian Le & Dr. Matthew Quinlan discusses how stress is universal as we all deal with it day to day. From the broad spectrum of stress that we all experience to the importance of recognizing when you need help, you may find that you relate to some of the topics at hand. Our host and guest reminds us that with awareness we can better understand our triggers and stressors, thus improving our overall mental, physical, psychological and emotional wellness. Through education and awareness we can work together to decrease the stigma associated with mental health.  Our Takeover Host today is Vivian Le. She is a passionate mental health advocate and a high school student in Orange County. Vivian hopes to explore her studies within the medical field. Our guest today is Dr. Matthew Quinlan a Psychology professor at Coastline College in Orange County. Dr. Quinlan shares his expertise with stress and best practices in dealing with stress. With a degree in neuroscience he shares his knowledge on the effects stress can have on our brain and the impacts of both substance abuse and chronic stress. This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast. In this episode, Vivian and Dr. Quinlan talk about:Stress is universal Importance of asking for help and reaching out to loved ones and friendsDifferent responses to stress: physical, emotional, behavioral Resources and tools for stress Progress made in the psychological field and mental health awareness Types of treatment for stress: insight, behavior, and biomedical therapies And More!Resources:Theories of Gardner's Theory of Multiple IntelligencesPsychoanalysis: A Brief History of Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory NAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Happy Hour NAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramNAMI Orange CountyCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

About this episode: Kingfisher We explore the OS2U Kingfisher that sits on the Battleship's fantail. We learn about the plane, its restoration, and primary wartime missions. We delve into two heroic rescues and a closer study of air-sea rescues in the Pacific theater. Music Credits "Forces of Attraction" by scottholmesmusic.com Thanks to Aaron Swindle, Skysong Soundworks, for the Pratt & Whitney R-985 "Wasp Junior" radial engine audio files from the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing Thanks to author Martin Irons Phalanx Against the Divine Wind: Protecting the Fast Carrier Task Force During World War II, Merriam Press, 2017 Support for this podcast In 2020, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA received a NORTH CAROLINA CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, www.nchumanities.org. Funding for NC CARES has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act economic stabilization plan. Discover the Battleship The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open daily to visitors in Wilmington, N.C. Learn more at BattleshipNC.com.

Welcome to the second Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Alejandro Martinez and Jerika White interview Dr. Courtney Tracy, an addiction and mindfulness expert who is an Orange County native. Dr. Tracy discusses the impact her upbringing has on her passion for mental health advocacy, her personal journey through schooling and therapy, as well as the importance of having a village to confide in especially during the pandemic.Dr. Tracy fuses the stimulating intelligence of a research-informed Psy.D. with the honesty of a true friend and the compassion of a loving mother. She discusses mindfulness and the underlying truths of our daily lives on many platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and her own podcast called “The Truth Doctor”. What We Will DiscussExposure to Mental Health Conditions at a Young Age.Personal Interest in Psychology Due to Family Background.Journey Through Education in Mental Health.Personal Experience with Therapy.Your Unconscious is Showing Free Online Courses on the Subconscious Mind, How to Forgive Yourself and Others, as well as Basics on Childhood Trauma.How Dr. Tracy Balances Personal Life, Work, and Mental Health.ResourcesThe Truth Doctor Truth Doctor Podcast - Your Unconscious is Showing NAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI Orange CountyDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

On this Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Alejandro Martinez and Jerika White interviews Lorry Belhumuer, the CEO of Western Youth Services (WYS). Lorry discusses WYS, the services they provide the community, and updating services to meet new needs in a virtual world. What We Will DiscussThe work Western Youth Services does. Programs available to the community.What is the RESET Toolbox.How is the RESET Toolbox making an impact in the community.Community Training Western United Services is involved with. ResourcesWestern Youth ServicesRESET ToolboxNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI Orange CountyACEs AwareCrisis Intervention TrainingDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to the first Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!On the first Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel, Alejandro Martinez & Carolina Jernejcic discuss the stigma behind mental health in the Latino Community and why there should be no shame attached to people wanting to seek out mental health services. They also talk about what families have accomplished through some of the mental health resources that are available to all of our listeners. Finally, they share their perspectives and lived experiences as Latinos who work in the mental health field.Our Takeover Host today is Alejandro Martinez. He is a Peer Mentor for NAMI-OC's Peer Connector Program. He is a mental health advocate who makes use of his own diagnoses to connect with other individuals experiencing similar challenges. Alejandro hopes to become a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist or a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist so that he may provide support to other individuals who would like to better understand their own emotions. Our guest today is Carolina Jernejcic- a Senior Family Advocate and a NAMI Family to Family Course Facilitator. She currently works at Riverside University Health System in an Innovative Program for transitional age youth (16-25 years) that is called “The Arena TAY Resource & Support Center.” This unique takeover episode is a feature of the NAMI-OC Media Masterclass which teaches teens and young adults the basics of podcasting and growing their social media presence.  Takeover episodes feature Media Masterclass students who want to start their own podcast. In this episode, Alejandro and Carolina talk about:Shame behind Mental IllnessOpen Mindedness and EducationExpectations regarding mental health servicesWhy we are not aloneAnd More!Resources:The Arena Resource CenterRiverside University Health System's InstagramNAMI-OC's InstagramNAMI-OC's Peer Connector ProgramNAMI Orange CountyCrisis Line, Warmline, and Crisis GroupsDisclaimers:  It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn!On the final episode of season 1 of It's Okay to Feel, Jenipher & Nōn reflect back on the past few months, share some of their highlights, and talk about what's going to happen in the future!We're so grateful for you listeners! Keep feeling your feelings. :)Resources: NAMI Orange CountyYou, Me, Empathy (Non's podcast)You, Me, Empathy on InstagramThe Feely Human CollectiveFeely Human on InstagramRainy Day Diaries (Jenipher's podcast)Jenipher on InstagramCrisis line, warmline, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn!On episode twelve of It's Okay to Feel, Jenipher & Nōn gab with each other about what makes us humans unique and worthy of love. Our guest today is Rae Senarighi, a non-binary activist artist doing amazing things in the world of gender resilience, trans rights, and representation. In this episode we talk about:IdentityHow identity plays a role in our mental healthRae's art journeyBeing who you areAuthenticity in usTrans and human rightsGender resilienceAnd more!Resources: Rae SenarighiRae on InstagramTrans is BeautifulNAMI Orange CountyYou, Me, Empathy (Non's podcast)The Feely Human CollectiveRainy Day Diaries (Jenipher's podcast)Crisis line, warmline, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn!On episode eleven of It's Okay to Feel, Jenipher & Nōn gab with each other about why black mental health matters, white fragility, and more. Our guest today is Inertia DeWitt, a Healing Arts Practitioner who provides education and experiential opportunities in mindfulness, somatic practices, yoga and other ancient spiritual teachings. In this episode we talk about:Why black mental health (and black lives) matter"All lives matter" as rooted in systemic racism and white fragilityRacial justiceThe impact on black mental healthAllyship and supportRacial traumaSpirituality and more!Resources: InertiaDewitt.comInertia on InstagramHealing is Mutual podcastNAMI Orange CountyYou, Me, Empathy (Non's podcast)The Feely Human CollectiveRainy Day Diaries (Jenipher's podcast)Crisis line, warmline, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn!On episode 10 of It's Okay to Feel, Jenipher & Nōn gab with each other about the wonders of community, discovering your own community, and creating a supportive community. Our guest today is Natalie Franke, a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and community builder on a mission to empower small business owners to rise together doing what they love. She's amazing! In this episode we talk about:Community over competitionCulture of win and loseDiscovering your peopleFostering and growing a communityDangers of capitalism and influenceBurnout in our passionsCult of authenticity onlineAnd authenticityResources: Natalie's InstagramRising Tide SocietyNAMI Orange CountyYou, Me, Empathy (Non's podcast)The Feely Human CollectiveRainy Day Diaries (Jenipher's podcast)Crisis line, warmline, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It's Okay to Feel with Jenipher and Nōn!On episode 9 of It's Okay to Feel, Jenipher & Nōn gab with each other about how they've been navigating their lives during Covid 19, and all the ways their daily routines  have changed since this pandemic started. They also talk about ways they've been coping with the pandemic, and self-care remedies. Our guest today is the wonderful Minaa B., a  psychotherapist who uses a variety of clinical lenses to engage her clients from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Mindfulness Practice and Psychoanalytical Therapy. Minaa shares her expertise on navigating mental health during a pandemic. In this episode we talk about:Being okay with not being okayDealing with discomfortFinding things that anchor usLooking inward to help outwardDisruption to normalcyCollective grievingResources: Minaa's websiteMinaa's InstagramNAMI Orange CountyYou, Me, Empathy (Non's podcast)The Feely Human CollectiveRainy Day Diaries (Jenipher's podcast)Crisis line, warmline, and crisis groupsDisclaimers:It's Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It's Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Transportation systems are crucial to the economic strength of any country and they are struggling in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The recently signed into law Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides billions of dollars in emergency assistance to the transportation industry. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on the steps her department is taking to ensure safety and ability to travel when the virus passes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains more than $350 billion to help American workers and small businesses. But since the bill was signed, many small businesses owners have complained they're unable to get the money. Fox Business correspondent Edward Lawrence and business owners discuss why the money is being held up and how companies are coping as they wait. Even as Coronavirus outbreak swept across the United States, one giant source of anxiety for millions of Americans was a toilet paper shortage. Jim Luke, an economics professor at Lansing Community College and strategist for a toilet paper distribution company, explains why we saw so many empty shelves and when we can expect a return to normalcy. Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, Fox News Contributor and host of “The Guy Benson Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices